Factory Software Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Bastrop, TX
Posted: 3 days ago
Nearby: 92 roles within 25 mi

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SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.

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TL;DR · Factory Software Engineer (Starlink)

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Join the Starlink team as a Factory Software Engineer and help bring high-speed internet access to remote areas worldwide. You will collaborate with factory engineering teams to design and implement robust systems that ensure smooth manufacturing processes for satellite devices. Your daily tasks include writing software for both servers and products, creating tools for rapid deployment of new software with minimal downtime, and debugging issues to enhance production efficiency. Ideal candidates have a background in computer science or equivalent experience and proficiency in Python, Golang, C++, or Rust. Strong knowledge of networking protocols and electronics is essential as you work on large-scale manufacturing challenges at the cutting edge of satellite technology.

Skills

Python Golang C++ Rust TCP/IP Networking Electronics Radio Frequency CI/CD

What you'll do

Design and implement highly available, fault-tolerant systems for long-term operation.
Write software that runs on servers and products during the manufacturing process.
Create infrastructure for rapid and reliable deployment of new factory software.
Debug software and hardware issues to enhance factory output efficiency.
Maintain servers and networking equipment used in the factory environment.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or a STEM discipline; OR 2+ years of professional software engineering experience
Development experience in Python, Golang, C++, or Rust
Solid fundamental knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP) and electronics
Experience with server and networking setup and maintenance
Ability to debug software and hardware issues for factory optimization

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